Senior Landscape Architect

Logan Local Disaster Management Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from $108,354.51 per annum + 1%

Accrue Additional Leave

Work-Life Balance – 9-day fortnight (e

Flexible Work

Health & Wellness

Salary Packaging

Professional Growth

Supportive Environment

Engage

Job summary

Logan City Council is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead design and delivery of parkland and road landscape projects, mentor staff and provide expert technical guidance. You will engage stakeholders and coordinate across teams to realise sustainable, community-focused solutions.

The role reports to the Design Coordinator and emphasizes innovation, design excellence and continuous improvement within a collaborative council environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related design discipline.
• Registered Landscape Architect (AILA) highly desirable.
• 5+ years of experience delivering complex landscape architecture projects, especially public open space, parks and road corridors.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities within budget and timeframes.
• Experience preparing design documentation, technical reports, briefs and cost estimates.
• Ability to develop innovative and practical design solutions for landscape and open space challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare landscape designs, technical docs, reports and specs for parkland and road projects.
• Deliver high-quality design outcomes meeting objectives, timeframes and budgets.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and Safety in Design assessments.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety and policies.
• Prepare consultancy briefs, scopes and procurement docs for specialists.
• Manage consultants and contractors to achieve timely, cost-effective outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for future projects and contribute to strategies.
• Provide specialist landscape advice to internal teams.
• Coordinate stakeholder and community consultation activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and external partners.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to Landscape Architects.
• Prepare funding submissions and accountability docs.
• Monitor and report on progress and outcomes.

Skills

Landscape design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

AILA accreditation desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary from: Permanent Full Time, Level 6.1 From $108,354.51per annum + Superannuation
Location: 150 Wembley Road, Logan Central QLD 4114

As a Senior Landscape Architect, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing Logan's parks, open spaces and road landscapes through the delivery of innovative, sustainable and community-focused design solutions. Reporting to the Design Coordinator, this position provides technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of landscape projects while supporting the development of our Landscape Architecture team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead the design and delivery of complex parkland and road landscape projects, manage stakeholder engagement, provide expert technical advice, and mentor Landscape Architects to achieve high-quality outcomes for the community.

At our core, we're a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement and design excellence. We encourage knowledge sharing, professional development and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive difference to our city and community.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and prepare landscape designs, technical documentation, reports and specifications for complex parkland and road landscape projects.
• Deliver high-quality design outcomes that meet project objectives, timeframes and budget requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates, design budgets and Safety in Design assessments for landscape projects.
• Ensure projects comply with statutory requirements, relevant standards, safety requirements and organisational policies.
• Prepare consultancy briefs, project scopes and procurement documentation for specialist services.
• Manage consultants and contractors to achieve timely, cost-effective and high-quality project outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for future landscape projects and contribute to short and long-term implementation strategies.
• Provide specialist landscape architecture advice to Development Assessment, Parks Planning and Asset Management teams.
• Coordinate stakeholder and community consultation activities relating to proposed landscape projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, statutory authorities and external partners.
• Provide expert technical advice to operational teams and contribute to resolving design-related challenges.
• Mentor, support and provide technical guidance to Landscape Architects and other team members.
• Prepare funding submissions, accountability documentation, reports, presentations and formal correspondence.
• Monitor and report on project performance, progress and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance processes across the landscape design function.

Key Indicators for Success:

• Degree qualification in Landscape Architecture or a related design discipline.
• Accreditation as a Registered Landscape Architect with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience at least five (5) years in delivering complex landscape architecture projects, particularly within public open space, parks, recreation areas and road corridor environments.
• Highly developed project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within budget and agreed timeframes.
• Strong experience preparing design documentation, technical reports, project briefs and cost estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and practical design solutions to complex landscape and open space challenges.
• Broad knowledge of park management, open space planning and landscape asset considerations.
• High-level proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and related design and presentation software.
• Proven ability to interpret and effectively communicate design concepts and project outcomes to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing mentoring, coaching and technical leadership within a professional team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of landscape architecture best practice, standards and industry developments.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Ability to provide satisfactory results for all employment-related background checks.

Why choose Logan City Council?

We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community.

In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including:

• Salary from: From Level 6.1 $108,354.51 per annum + Superannuation
• Accrue Additional Leave - Use your annual leave for when you want a break and accrue additional Christmas Leave throughout the year.
• Work-Life Balance - Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight, equating to an extra 22 days off each year!
• Flexible Work - We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Health & Wellness - Access to Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
• Salary Packaging - Why not look into the right vehicle lease for your needs?
• Professional Growth - Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment - Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
• Engage- Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.

Who we are and the community we serve

The City of Logan is young, diverse and growing fast - and we're growing with it. Home to more than 400,000 residents from over 230 cultures, it's a place where community spirit thrives and every voice matters.

As one of the largest and most diverse councils in Queensland, we're home to big‑picture thinkers, community‑focused leaders and dedicated professionals who care deeply about the community we serve. From delivering essential services and building new infrastructure to supporting local businesses and creating inclusive spaces, we're here to make life better for everyone who calls Logan home.

As a Council employee, you'll be part of that mission - helping shape the future of a city where people, places and opportunities can thrive.

by closing date of 5pm, Thursday 19th November 2026.